Posted on 11/02/2010 6:47:54 PM PDT by American72
Edited on 11/02/2010 8:22:55 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
James Edward “Jack” Sheffield, 66, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died November 1, 2010. He was a resident of Mont Belvieu, TX. Jack was born in Beaumont, TX July 6, 1944 to James and Louise Sheffield.
Following his father’s death in 1966, his mother married L.C. Horn, who became a surrogate father to him and his brother, and grandfather to his and his brother’s children. He graduated from Beaumont High School in 1962 and Lamar University in 1968.
He started his banking career in 1969 at American National Bank in Beaumont. He moved to Houston in 1972 to work at First National Bank, where he stayed for 12 years. Jack continued to work at many banks over the years, but settled at Lone Star Bank in North Shore, which later became Sterling Bank. He was Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending there for 16 years.
He finished his almost 40-year career at Crosby State Bank. Over the years as he changed banks, his loyal customers would follow him. He was known as the “kind and gentle banker,” helping many small business owners realize their dreams. Jack had many interests, and was a proud member of the Marine Reserves, the Optimist Club, Sons of Confederate Veterans, and as an avid gun enthusiast, the National Rifle Association.
He was very proud of his Southern heritage and his fascination of genealogy led him to trace his family history back almost 400 years, finding ancestors from both the American Revolution and the Civil War. Jack was very passionate about his interests, one of which was the medical field. He trained to become an EMT when he was in his 40s.
Jack especially enjoyed lively discussions of history and politics. A staunch conservative and Tea Party supporter, he spent a lot of time posting on the political website freerepublic.com. He also enjoyed telling stories of his youth to family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather.
Survivors include his wife Linda Sheffield, daughter Michelle Pustejovsky and husband Clint and grandchildren Charles and Rebecca Pustejovsky; son Jason Sheffield and wife Summer and grandchildren Trever Turnbough and Bryce and Hayden Sheffield; brother Robert and wife Kathy, beloved nephews Robert and James Sheffield, and beloved niece Elizabeth Wenner; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held at San Jacinto Funeral Home 14659 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77015 on Wednesday, November 3, from 6-8 pm and the funeral will be at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 13125 Indianapolis St, Houston, TX 77015, The Rev. James E. Hamilton officiating, on Thursday, November 4 at 10 am. Private interment for family members will be in Beaumont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box11454, Alexandria, VA. 22312.
Thank you for letting us know a Patriot has gone to heaven.
I just read some of his posts, and it’s very obvious from his postings he was intelligent and kind and had a joyful spirit.
My mother passed away July 23 and although I miss her every day, it actually has gotten easier as time has gone by.
You are a great comfort to our Freeper family here, as I’m sure you are to your own family.
I’m so sorry to hear that. He will be missed! :(
May love, light and liberty keep the spirit of Jack alive in every one of us FReepers....
Prayers and condolences.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May you experience God’s peace and comfort.
RIP
Prayers for your family.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May you experience God’s peace and comfort.
In one sense there is no death. The life of a soul on earth lasts beyond his departure. You will always feel his life touching yours, his voice speaking to you, his spirit looking out of other eyes, talking to you in the familiar things he touched, worked with, loved as familiar friends. He lives on in your life and in the lives of others that knew him.
God Bless you and I know your dad is enjoying his heavenly home......
One of my favorite freepers of all time..
May God bless his soul and his family.
Semper Fidelis, and Rest in Peace,
LH
God bless your heart, American 72! We have tears in our eyes for your Dad, you, your family and friends.
Rest in peace, BnBlFlag, our Friend.
Deepest condolences to you and your family. May your father rest in peace.
We won't forget our friend BnBlFlag and the impact he had on this site and the conservative movement - he's in the higher ranks now - God Bless him.
Prayers for you and your family. Rip BnBlFlag. I know you’re watching over the returns tonight in Heaven.
God bless you and your dad.
Strike the tents, Jack.
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